Marketing and Communications Specialist

Tallahassee, FL (On-site)

$54K/yr – $78K/yrMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 1 day ago

Job Summary

Own and drive integrated marketing and communications programs from planning through execution, collaborating with stakeholders to translate complex subjects into clear messaging and measurable campaigns.

  • Plan and execute integrated marketing strategies aligned with organizational goals
  • Translate complex subject matter into clear content across multiple channels and audiences
  • Monitor metrics and provide actionable insights to improve campaign performance

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the planning and execution of integrated marketing and communications strategies aligned with organizational goals and approved marketing plans
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify communication needs, target audiences, and key messaging
  • Assist in developing campaign timelines, deliverables, and performance metrics
  • Research and translate complex subject matter into clear, engaging content for multiple platforms and audiences
  • Produce and contribute to content including fact sheets, brochures, articles, newsletters, website copy, feature stories, digital signage, and other internal or external communications
  • Maintain adherence to organizational brand, editorial, and style guidelines
  • Draft executive communications such as speaker remarks, announcements, and promotional messaging
  • Edit and proofread publications including websites, advertisements, articles, brochures, and feature stories to ensure accuracy, clarity, and adherence to editorial standards
  • Execute and coordinate the production of marketing and promotional materials across print, digital, social media, and emerging platforms
  • Prepare creative briefs to guide concept development and creative expression

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • 3+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
  • Required Certifications: None

Benefits

  • Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.
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University Park, Pennsylvania, USA
32K employees (1,262 in marketing)

Salaries

Posted range

$54K/yr – $78K/yr

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
897 (3% of company)
Median Career Experience
32 years
Median Tenure
33.3 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
8

Funding

Total Funding
$15.4M
Last Raise
$816K
Grant, 2 years ago

Funding History

  • Apr 2024
    Grant • $816K
  • Jan 2022
    Grant • $1.2M
  • Nov 2018
    Grant • $13.4M

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
7.5M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$4M
Traffic Source Mix
Search
51%
Direct
39.6%
Referral
7.3%
Social
0.6%
Paid
1.3%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~31.7K

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Marketing and Communications Specialist

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